BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. Uzbekistan’s Foreign
Minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a phone call to discuss
bilateral relations and regional cooperation, the country's FM,
Bakhtiyor Saidov, wrote on his social media account, Trend reports.
At the outset of the conversation, the Uzbek side extended
congratulations to Kyrgyzstan on its election as a non-permanent
member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028
term, characterizing the achievement as a reflection of the
country’s growing international standing and active engagement in
multilateral diplomacy.
The ministers also reviewed the current state of Uzbek-Kyrgyz
relations, emphasizing the high level of friendship,
good-neighborliness, and comprehensive strategic partnership shared
between the two neighboring states.
Discussions focused on advancing the priorities established by
the presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, including further
development of cooperation in trade and economic affairs, transport
and connectivity, as well as cultural and humanitarian
exchanges.
The sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral
ties and promoting joint initiatives aimed at enhancing regional
integration and sustainable development in Central Asia.
